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  • COL Cylindrical Load Cell

COL Cylindrical load cell

High-precision stainless steel compression load cell for 30,000 kg capacity. Certified OIML C4, IP68-rated, with explosion-proof options.


Key features

  • Load capacity: 30,000 kg
  • OIML R60 C4 certified (4000 divisions)
  • Combined error ≤ ±0.017%
  • 17-4 PH stainless steel housing
  • IP68 protection rating
  • KITCOL mounting kit available
  • Optional ATEX, IECEx, EAC, and UKCA certifications

Performance highlights

The COL Column Load Cell is designed for high-accuracy force and weight measurement in industrial environments. With a nominal capacity of 30,000 kg, it meets OIML R60 class C4 requirements, achieving a combined error of ≤ ±0.017% and a stable output of 2.0 mV/V ±0.1%.

Usage conditions

Thanks to its 17-4 PH stainless steel construction and IP68 ingress protection, the COL is ideal for outdoor and washdown environments. It operates reliably from -30 °C to +70 °C and withstands 120% safe overload. A matching KITCOL mounting kit ensures secure installation and optimal load alignment.

Applications:

  • Industrial tank and silo weighing
  • Certified weighbridges and platforms
  • Heavy-duty force measurement systems
  • Legal-for-trade installations
  • Hazardous area installations (ATEX, IECEx zones 0–2 / 20–22)
  • Food, chemical, or marine environments

Why choose this product?

This load cell combines legal-for-trade precision with rugged stainless steel design. It supports international certifications (OIML, ATEX, IECEx, UKCA, EAC, etc.) and comes with optional KITCOL, which includes anti-rotation features and a self-centering system for improved performance over time.

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Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Combined error ≤±0.013%
Compensated temperature range -10 °C / +40 °C
Creep at nominal load in 30 minutes 0.016%
Deflection at nominal load 0.6 - 1 mm
Input resistance 800 Ω ±30
Insulation resistance ≥5000 MΩ
Material 17-4 PH stainless steel
Max supply voltage without damage 15 V
Minimum verification interval (v min) E max / 10000
Nominal load (e max) 30000 - 60000 kg
Oiml r60 accuracy class • verification intervals C4 • 4000
Protection class IP68
Rated output 2 mV/V ±0.1%
Safe overload (% of full scale) 120%
Temperature effect on span 0.0012% °C
Temperature effect on zero 0.002% °C
Ultimate overload (% of full scale) 200%
Zero balance ±2%